UNIQUE Aboriginal Incised CHURINGA Message Board w/ BLUE PIGMENT!
UNIQUE Aboriginal Incised CHURINGA Message Board w/ BLUE PIGMENT!
Origin: Australia, Central Desert (Provenance: Acquired from a Seattle Washington estate of a pharmacist who travelled to Australia in the early 1950's. )
Period/Date: Circa 1940's-50's
Materials: heavy dense wood (red gum wood maybe?), ocher and cobalt blue trade pigments
Description: This unique churinga may have been made on a mission settlement. However, judging by its soul and fluidity it was clearly made by an old world craftsmen. Its flat side is deeply carved with a series of "H" patterns charged with cobalt blue pigment. Quite striking! Its convex side is laid out with regions of zigzags boomerang glyphs and grub worms. In good condition with minor wear, abrasions and light soiling. It is one of a group of three that were collected at the same time. In case the buyer wants all three I will offer a discount. Please email me.
Dimensions: Height 26.75” (68 cm), width 4 3/8” (11 cm)